Nerve block
Just means injecting a nerve with a local anesthetic, like lidocaine, to temporarily cause the nerve to stop working. It's usually done in order to do a procedure painlessly, but can also be done as a therapeutic measure to rest a nerve that's inflamed.
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What is a nerve block?
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Can a nerve block cause permanent damage?
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What do they do for a nerve block for pain?
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How often can one have a nerve block administered?
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What is the definition or description of: nerve block?
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Can i take an intercoastal nerve block to alleviate pain?
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How is a nerve block performed and is there any prep for it?
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Can you tell me about nerve block blow out is there such a thing ?
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Nerve block blow out is there such a thing ? Doesa a nerve block blow-out exist?
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Had a nerve block in may. Woke up during procedure groaning in pain. Have never been pain free since. What happened?
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What is the likely cause for the NSLBP? And considering Wenden with drugs he is in 9/10 pain would nerve blocks or other procedures be helpful?
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Can you be addicted to a nerve block?
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Do most surgeries utilize a nerve block?
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How does a nerve block help endometriosis?
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Is it safe to have a nerve block administered?
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How can a nerve block help treat endometriosis?
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How do they do a nerve block to help with pain?
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What happens when a pinched nerve blocks circulation?
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Is it possible for a nerve block to help endometriosis?
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Is it possible to have hallucinations of spiders from a nerve block?
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What can you tell me about rsd? What do nerve blocks have to do with it?
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Possible to still tell if I have appendicitis if i've had a nerve block?
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A 25-year old female asked:
How do you make sure you don't inject a nerve when you do a nerve block?
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What are the dangers and risks associated with nerve blocks pre surgery ?
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Is mild CRPS likely to get worse if not treated early? Nerve blocks useful?
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What risks are associated with cervical nerve block, how effective are they?
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Can pain mgt/rehab doctors administer nerve blocks? What other doctors can do this?
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